David Robertson Throws Eighth Inning Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher David Robertson gave up an earned run, two hits and a leadoff walk in his inning of relief on Opening Day on Thursday in the eighth inning. Robertson gave up a leadoff walk to Josh Donaldson. This was followed by a Freddie Freeman single to right followed by a Ronald Acuna single […]

Aaron Nola Opens Season With Quality Start and Win

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola went six innings on Opening Day on Thursday, giving up two hits, one earned run, five walks and eight strikeouts. Nola gave up a Nick Markakis RBI single in the second inning and an Ozzie Albies single to left. Giving up five walks is alarming, but if the other […]

Bryce Harper Wins First Game as a Philly

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper won his first game as a Philly on Opening Day on Thursday. He went 0-for-3 with a run, walk and two strikeouts. Harper started this season off batting third in the Phillies lineup. With Rhys Hoskins and J.T. Realmuto batting behind him, Harper will be challenged more this season. He has […]

Jean Segura Off To A Good Start For The Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jean Segura went 2-for-4 with two runs on two singles for the Phillies on Opening Day. Segura batted out of the two-hole in the lineup. Both of his hits were singles that led to errors and Segura reaching second base. That made it easier for Segura to score and less likely for […]

Andrew McCutchen Has a Big Day Out of Leadoff Spot

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen went 1-for-4 with a home run, two runs, an RBI and a walk on Thursday on Opening Day to start his Phillies tenure. McCutchen led the game off with a home run off Braves starter Julio Teheran. He did little more to produce after that, other than a walk and a […]

Rhys Hoskins Opens the Season in Grand Fashion

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins went 1-for-3 with a grand slam, walk, two runs and four RBI on Opening Day on Thursday. It was a beautiful start for Hoskins and his owners. This was the first grand slam of Hoskins' career. It came in the bottom of the seventh inning with no outs off Braves reliever […]